Physiological and epidemiological study of some parasitic and viral enteric infections in dromedary camels in Al-Muthanna province
https://doi.org/10.47665/tb.41.1.001
- Author:
Al-Yasari, A.M.R.
1
;
Alsalih, N.J.
2
;
Alsaadawi, M.A.
3
Author Information
1. Division of Physiology, Biochemistry, and Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Al-Muthanna University, Iraq
2. Division of Parasitology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Al-Muthanna University, Iraq
3. Division of Microbiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Al-Muthanna University, Iraq
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Eimeria;
Isospora;
Cryptosporidium;
Balantidium coli;
BVD.
- From:Tropical Biomedicine
2024;41(No.1):1-13
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Understanding the normal physiology of the body is the key to study the changes that occur due to any
infection. It is known that enteric infections play a considerable role in affecting normal body status.
Thus, this study was designed for investigating the enteric infections in Arabian camels in Al-Muthanna
Province. In this investigation, 588 fecal and blood serum samples (for diarrheic camels only) were
collected from the camels in different areas of Al-Muthanna Province, Iraq from both sexes of different
ages during the period from October 2020 up to the end of August 2021. The samples were examined
using routine microscopic examination techniques, hematological techniques, and ELISA for parasitic
and viral identification. Eimeria rajasthani, Isospora orlovi were recorded for the first time in Iraqi
camels with clinical signs of diarrhea, dehydration, and emaciation. The study recorded four types of
protozoa: Eimeria spp., Isospora, Cryptosporidium and Balantidium coli. The recorded types of Eimeria
were E. dromedarii, E. cameli, and E. rajasthani. There was a significant effect of age on infection rates
with Eimeria spp. as the highest Eimeria ratio was in ages of less than two years animals. The infection
rates were also affected with months which reached the highest ratios of Eimeria in October while the
lowest ratio of Eimeria was recorded in July. BVDV infection rate was found in camels that suffered from
diarrhea. There is no significant effect of sex on the onset of the viral disease in camels. For hematological
parameters, there were significant differences in RBCs, WBCs, Hb, and PCV values in protozoal and BVDV
infections. In conclusion, different kinds of protozoal and viral infections were recorded. Some of the
recorded infections were associated with acute clinical signs and have zoonotic importance.
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